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“Star of Bethlehem” by Hannah Garrity![]()
Inspired by Matthew 2:1-12![]()
Words from the Beginning: The Road Isn’t Straight by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“In our own lives and communities, each of us is vulnerable to political corruption. How are we responding? Whom do we follow as our guide? God calls the Magi home by another road, and their choice to heed the call opens space for Jesus’ ministry within the community, which will demonstrate the power of steadfast love. Shortly thereafter, God calls Mary and Joseph to journey to another land, to protect the Messiah until they are safe to return home. What parallels do we see in our own systems, and in our own lives?![]()
In this text, the Magi are dreaming my dreams. The imperial power threatens to kill the long-awaited Messiah. These kinds of threats exist in our own lives too. The Magi seek another way home. I dream of the winding road that is God’s call. The road isn’t straight. Can you see your next bend?”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/Epiphany-Star-of-Bethlehem.pdf![]()
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To learn more about the artist and the other artists from this series, see: worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/About-the-Artists.pdf
“Let All Creation Dance” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity![]()
Inspired by Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:10, Isaiah 9:2-3, Psalm 148, Isaiah 55:12-13![]()
Words from the Beginning: Don’t Forget to Laugh by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“In this image, I wanted the landscape to feel refracted, perhaps like a prism, or even a broken mirror. The land rejoices despite forces that try to break it. The horizon expands into all directions. There is no east or west, north or south—the arms of creation reach into the cosmos. In between stars and moons, fruit trees bear their harvest and clap their hands. In many ways, this piece is a song of praise as well as a song of resistance. Creation cannot be quieted. If praise is not on your lips this day, do not fear, for we can trust that all of creation is dancing on our behalf.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/1st-Sun-after-Christmas-Let-All-Creation-Dance.pdf![]()
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To learn more about the artist and the other artists from this series, see: worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/About-the-Artists.pdf
We will have one worship service at 10am in the Sanctuary on December 29. There will not be Children’s Church. Nursery will be provided on a first come basis. There will not be a livestream this Sunday.
We believe that on a night like this one, a baby was born and placed in a manger. We believe that baby was God’s love in the flesh, who grew up to love the outcast and change the world. We believe that Jesus’ love was so big and so personal that the world will never be the same. So despite the mystery of this holy night, we believe a star shone, that the shepherds ran, that the angels sang, and that love was born. We believe it when the prophets say that unto you, unto us, a savior is born. Glory to God in the highest heaven! We believe.
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NewsChristmas Eve Worship Services
NewsHere at Worthington UMC, we offer four Christmas Eve services — choose which best fits your worship needs, and join us on Monday, December 24. 4:00 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Worship Our Family Service features a children’s Christmas Pageant and festive holiday music. 6:00 p.m. Holy and Low: A Contemporary Christmas Join us for a […]
Ways to Step In, Leap Out during Advent
NewsWe have many ways for you to get involved and give this Advent Season. We invite you to look over these opportunities and choose which ones work for you! Advent Shoe Collection: This year, as we move through the Advent Season, we are asking children of all ages to bring shoes of all sizes that […]
WUMC Youth Work Camp travels to Virginia Beach
NewsOur youth took our annual mission trip this year to Virginia Beach June 24-29. Work Camp has been a tradition for our high school students for many years. This year, the trip was planned from scratch and we couldn’t have made it possible without the connectional ministries of the United Methodist Church. We connected to […]
Worthington UMC shows their PRIDE
NewsWhere were you on Saturday, June 16? We wish you were with us! Over two dozen members of our Open Hearts team, and others from our congregation, walked together in the Columbus Pride Parade. Several members also worked the Reconciling Ministries booth at the Pride Festival. If you have never had this experience, we encourage […]